Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications
Bicara Therapeutics
August 18, 2026
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
United States
$199,000 - $236,000 USD yearly
Medical Affairs
Responsibilities
- Publication Planning & Execution (60%): Lead the Publications Planning Team to develop the global publication plan with strategic input from Clinical Development, Research, Biostats, Regulatory, Legal, and Corporate Communications.
- Oversee end-to-end development of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and digital publication extenders for high-impact peer-reviewed journals and major congresses.
- Facilitate author and internal reviews, including Medical-Legal-Regulatory (MLR) approval; ensure compliance with GPP2022 and ICMJE guidelines.
- Partner with and manage external scientific communication/medical writing agencies to deliver high-quality work on schedule and within budget.
- Scientific Communication Platform (SCP) Pull-Through (20%): Align publications and medical deliverables to SCP, core lexicon, and Medical Affairs strategy; integrate scientific narratives into ongoing Medical Affairs activities and maintain global/regional message consistency.
- Monitor external literature and the competitive landscape to keep reference libraries and timelines aligned to current assets.
- Scientific Content Development (MSL/Field Support) (20%): Create field resources (slide decks, FAQs, training materials, interactive tools), support medical advisory boards and congress materials, and ensure new clinical data is incorporated into field-facing materials; ensure resources are accurate, fair-balanced, evidence-based, and compliant.
Qualifications
Required
- Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc) and 6+ years in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, or Publication Management.
- Proven experience managing tactical planning, drafting, and execution of scientific publications in biotech/pharma.
- Expert, practical knowledge of GPP2022 and ICMJE.
- Ability to interpret clinical trial data and translate complex concepts into clear, compliant medical messaging.
- Strong hands-on management of external agencies (timelines and budgets).
- Exceptional organization/time management; can prioritize many deadlines.
- Ability to influence/manage stakeholders in highly matrixed teams.
- Meticulous editorial/review skills and quality control.
Preferred
- Oncology or immuno-oncology experience.
- ISMPP CMPP credential.
- Familiarity with iEnvision/Datavision, PubsHub, and MLR review platforms (e.g., Veeva PromoMats/MedComms).
- Strong scientific writing and experience giving directional feedback to agencies.
- Publication Planning & Execution (60%): Lead the Publications Planning Team to develop the global publication plan with strategic input from Clinical Development, Research, Biostats, Regulatory, Legal, and Corporate Communications.
- Oversee end-to-end development of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and digital publication extenders for high-impact peer-reviewed journals and major congresses.
- Facilitate author and internal reviews, including Medical-Legal-Regulatory (MLR) approval; ensure compliance with GPP2022 and ICMJE guidelines.
- Partner with and manage external scientific communication/medical writing agencies to deliver high-quality work on schedule and within budget.
- Scientific Communication Platform (SCP) Pull-Through (20%): Align publications and medical deliverables to SCP, core lexicon, and Medical Affairs strategy; integrate scientific narratives into ongoing Medical Affairs activities and maintain global/regional message consistency.
- Monitor external literature and the competitive landscape to keep reference libraries and timelines aligned to current assets.
- Scientific Content Development (MSL/Field Support) (20%): Create field resources (slide decks, FAQs, training materials, interactive tools), support medical advisory boards and congress materials, and ensure new clinical data is incorporated into field-facing materials; ensure resources are accurate, fair-balanced, evidence-based, and compliant.
Qualifications
Required
- Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc) and 6+ years in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, or Publication Management.
- Proven experience managing tactical planning, drafting, and execution of scientific publications in biotech/pharma.
- Expert, practical knowledge of GPP2022 and ICMJE.
- Ability to interpret clinical trial data and translate complex concepts into clear, compliant medical messaging.
- Strong hands-on management of external agencies (timelines and budgets).
- Exceptional organization/time management; can prioritize many deadlines.
- Ability to influence/manage stakeholders in highly matrixed teams.
- Meticulous editorial/review skills and quality control.
Preferred
- Oncology or immuno-oncology experience.
- ISMPP CMPP credential.
- Familiarity with iEnvision/Datavision, PubsHub, and MLR review platforms (e.g., Veeva PromoMats/MedComms).
- Strong scientific writing and experience giving directional feedback to agencies.